Questions to Ask About Reading
Engaging questions to ask about reading habits, preferences, and experiences to spark conversations about books, literature, and the joy of reading.
1What's your favorite book and what makes it special to you?
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What's your favorite book and what makes it special to you?
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Why this works
Reveals their literary preferences and helps you understand what types of stories or themes they connect with most.
2What's the last book that really made you think or changed your perspective?
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What's the last book that really made you think or changed your perspective?
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Why this works
Shows their openness to learning and growth, and helps you understand what ideas or concepts they find most impactful.
3What's your favorite genre and why do you enjoy it?
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What's your favorite genre and why do you enjoy it?
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Why this works
Reveals their reading preferences and helps you understand what types of stories or content they find most engaging.
4What's the best book you've read recently and what did you like about it?
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What's the best book you've read recently and what did you like about it?
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Why this works
Shows their current reading interests and helps you understand what they're enjoying in their recent literary experiences.
5What's a book you'd recommend to someone who wants to get into reading?
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What's a book you'd recommend to someone who wants to get into reading?
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Why this works
Reveals their understanding of accessible literature and helps you understand what they consider a good entry point for new readers.
6What's your favorite way to discover new books or authors?
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What's your favorite way to discover new books or authors?
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Why this works
Shows their approach to finding new content and helps you understand how they expand their reading horizons.
7What's a book that surprised you in a good way?
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What's a book that surprised you in a good way?
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Why this works
Reveals their openness to unexpected experiences and helps you understand what kinds of surprises they appreciate in literature.
8What's your favorite reading environment or setting?
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What's your favorite reading environment or setting?
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Why this works
Shows their reading preferences and helps you understand what conditions they find most conducive to reading.
9What's a book you've read multiple times and why do you keep returning to it?
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What's a book you've read multiple times and why do you keep returning to it?
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Why this works
Reveals their appreciation for certain works and helps you understand what makes a book worth revisiting.
10What's your favorite way to share books or reading recommendations with others?
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What's your favorite way to share books or reading recommendations with others?
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Why this works
Shows their approach to sharing literary experiences and helps you understand how they connect with others through reading.
11What's a book that challenged you or pushed you out of your comfort zone?
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What's a book that challenged you or pushed you out of your comfort zone?
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Why this works
Reveals their willingness to engage with difficult or unfamiliar content and helps you understand their reading growth.
12What's your favorite way to remember or take notes on what you read?
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What's your favorite way to remember or take notes on what you read?
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Why this works
Shows their approach to retaining information and helps you understand how they process and remember what they read.
13What's a book that made you laugh out loud?
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What's a book that made you laugh out loud?
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Why this works
Reveals their sense of humor and helps you understand what types of comedy or wit they find most entertaining.
14What's your favorite way to read - physical books, e-books, or audiobooks?
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What's your favorite way to read - physical books, e-books, or audiobooks?
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Why this works
Shows their reading preferences and helps you understand what formats they find most enjoyable or convenient.
15What's a book that you think everyone should read at least once?
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What's a book that you think everyone should read at least once?
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Why this works
Reveals their values and helps you understand what they consider essential reading for personal growth or understanding.
16What's your favorite way to find time for reading in your busy schedule?
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What's your favorite way to find time for reading in your busy schedule?
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Why this works
Shows their commitment to reading and helps you understand how they prioritize literary experiences in their daily life.
17What's a book that you found difficult to get through but were glad you finished?
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What's a book that you found difficult to get through but were glad you finished?
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Why this works
Reveals their perseverance and helps you understand what kinds of challenges they're willing to tackle in their reading.
18What's your favorite way to discuss books with others?
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What's your favorite way to discuss books with others?
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Why this works
Shows their approach to literary conversation and helps you understand how they engage with others about reading.
19What's a book that you think is underrated or deserves more attention?
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What's a book that you think is underrated or deserves more attention?
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Why this works
Reveals their literary insights and helps you understand what they consider hidden gems in literature.
20What's your favorite way to celebrate finishing a great book?
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What's your favorite way to celebrate finishing a great book?
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Why this works
Shows their appreciation for literary experiences and helps you understand how they mark meaningful reading milestones.
Connecting Through Literature
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Effective Reading Conversations
Show Genuine Interest
Listen actively and ask follow-up questions to show you're truly interested in their reading experiences and opinions.
Share Your Own Experiences
Balance asking questions with sharing your own reading experiences to create a two-way conversation about literature.
Respect Different Preferences
Acknowledge that reading preferences are personal and avoid judging their choices or trying to change their tastes.
Key Areas to Explore
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Judge Reading Choices
Avoid making negative comments about their book choices or trying to convince them to read something they're not interested in.
Don't Focus Only on Classics
Ask about all types of reading, including contemporary works, genre fiction, and non-fiction, not just literary classics.
Don't Ignore Their Reading Style
Respect their reading preferences and don't try to change their approach to reading or their choice of formats.